-arrange the feathers, then wrap and tie a string around the top of the bunch. Cut off what's left of the feather stems above the string, so that you have a clean cut. Put a dab of Mod-Podge on the top of the bundle of feathers.

-gather your open crimp end (I used a 9mm sized crimp) and your arched earring wire. (I used natural brass color for both.)

-put the open back of the crimp towards the backside of your feather bundle.

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ooh this is so amazing girl! I TOTALLY want to make some now (orrr you could just send me some :P) I think I have some jewelry crimps from when I used to make beaded jewelry...I will totally give this a try!

Oh. My. Darling.Adorable perhaps? Yes.Hate to admit, I'm too afraid to get my ears poked so I wouldn't be able to wear these.Unless you can make them in clip ons! I am the queen of those.Have a wonderful weekend!

I have very very small ear lobes and had earrings rip through my ears in the past (have a couple scars but pierced holes on my own next to them after that happened) so if I do ever wear earrings these days, they are really small, but otherwise I'd love to wear feathers on my ears if they wouldn't rip my ears! haha.

oh no, you think I look like SJP :(aww Blaze sounds so sweet. My dog was a Shetland Sheepdog. I have another one right now that's nearly 9 years old (had both at the same time but my one dog died in '03 that is in that photo on my blog). I love collies too though. My uncle has owned only Collies and I always loved them since I was a child.

I am head over heels girl!!! Awesome tutorial Ashley! I can't wait to make some! Funky-fabulous feathers and more earring supplies are being added to the to-get-list. yay! And happy weekend to you too lovely! :)

Ashley these are gorgeous! they look so good on you! i would kill for your eyes, skin, whole face really haha. and i love that you love that we call "sweaters" jumpers haha. you should definitely call them jumpers from now on.hope you are having a beautiful sunday xx

I love feather earrings! And these are really beautiful, and so very sweet of you to share it with your friends.

I remember buying my very first feather earrings, and then I lost them. That was my first and last pair, really. Couldn't find one that was as beautiful as that. Maybe I could try making my own this time around. Hehe.

How fantastic! I've been on a little DIY kick ever since I made that chain and braid bracelet a couple of weeks ago. I'd love to try something like this. I've been seeing feather hair extensions everywhere, but I'm not ready for that sort of commitment. Maybe this is the next best feathered thing!